The Virtual Crafting Challenge: September 2011

Beads, Gems & Charms

Great I hear you say, but now what? Well for those of you who would like a few ideas to get you started, here are some colours, products and techniques to help you choose, where you could go with this month’s theme. Feel free to use your own ideas for the theme Beads, gems and charms.

Colours

Try new colour combinations with your beading and jewellery making projects

Products

Wooden Beads

Acrylic Beads

Glass Beads

Stones & Gems

Metals

Vintage beads

Paper Beads

Charms

Techniques

Bead weaving

Making beaded jewellery

Make embellishments for other projects

Use beads/charms/gems etc on your cards paper crafting

Altered Jewellery; Re purpose found/vintage jewellery

If you have old jewellery that you like the colours but not the design, how about taking it apart to use the beads in new projects

The most important thing about this challenge is that you have fun and explore. Don’t feel pressured to have a finished item at the end of the month. Explore different styles and techniques either in person, if you have the supplies, or through research, looking online.

You learn so much more when you take away the rules and just PLAY. Adapt this challenge to a creative style that interests you. Enjoy :)

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Have fun
Billie :)

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